TULUM MEXICAN CUISINE
13889 WELLINGTON TRACE STE A14-A16, Wellington FL 33414 · 561-632-3042
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 live flies flying around in kitchen; 1 landing on wall at prep area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $2,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025081576 | Sep 26, 2025 | Nov 24, 2025 | $200 |
| 2--2025001442 | Oct 24, 2024 | Jun 25, 2025 | $800 |
| 2--2024022407 | Mar 26, 2024 | Nov 25, 2024 | $800 |
| 2--2022051824 | Sep 1, 2022 | Dec 28, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 20, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed operator touched clothes with hands on hips and handled quaternary ammonia sanitizer to make solutions then handled clean pan of cooked rice; no hand wash. Operator washed hands.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 live flies flying around in kitchen; 1 landing on wall at prep area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked black beans 08/13 Cooked corn 08/11 See stop sale.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked black beans 08/13 Cooked corn 08/11
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line: cooked corn (63F - Hot Holding) As per employee held over 4 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Under steam table: raw beef (62F - Cold Holding) As per chef, stored 30mins; raw pork (72F - Cold Holding) As per chef, stored 1 hour. Products not prepped or portioned today. Operator moved to quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line: cooked corn (63F - Hot Holding) As per employee held over 4 hours. See stop sale.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At prep table: cooked chicken (126F at 2:45pm; 112F at 3:15pm - Cooked Cooling) As per chef, cooling since 10 mins. At current rate of cooling, product will not cool from 135F to 70F within 2 hours. Advised operator to quick chill.
Sep 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 26, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedLicensing Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found At bar area approximately 12 small flying insects landing on bar counter and shelves with bottles of alcohol and wine glasses.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler- Queso 50F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 1 hour - operator left out on counter.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink- at bar handwashing sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink- at bar handwashing sink.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board- operator removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees- at bar handwashing sink.
Aug 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler Deep covered container with Chicken soup at 3:03 pm (48F cooling) since yesterday., Product did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale
Employee touched soiled pants/ clothes and then engaged in food preparation without washing hands. Employee washed hands
Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 3 live small flying insects flying around unpeeled raw onions on dry storage. Operator killed and sanitized area.
Raw animal food (chicken) stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food ( spinach)in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Flip top cooler cook line. Operator stored properly
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler Deep covered container with Chicken soup at 3:03 pm (48F cooling) since yesterday., Product did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line Two squeeze bottles with Sour cream 70F cold holding, chipotle sauce made with chicken stock70F cold holding. Per operator product stored for approximately 1 hour. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today Operator moved to walk in freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line Cooked corn 109F hot holding, Per operator stored for approximately 1 hour. Operator moved to reheat to 165F ++
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a new server station with soda dispenser and an ice machine on hallway between bar and bathrooms. No hand washing sink observed
Dec 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer raw chicken not commercially packaged stored over raw beef- operator removed and stored properly.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi bearing label to relive from packing before thaw not removed- see stop sale.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink- by cookline handwash sink - operator provided.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At storage area near kitchen - unlabeled yellow chemical spray bottle - operator labeled.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi bearing label to relive from packing before thaw not removed- see stop sale.
Dead roaches on premises. At chemical storage closet approximately one dead roach on the floor- operator removed and sanitized the area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation- at cookline.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At reach in Cooler at cookline- in use avocados with stickers still attached - educated operator employee removed.
Oct 24, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched glasses on face then touched clean cutting board; no hand wash. Employee washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At flip top cooler: raw chicken stored over tortilla. Advised operator to store properly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer: Portioned Raw chicken stored above portioned raw steak. Operator stored properly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler: house made tomato sauce (46F - Cold Holding) As per operator, prepared yesterday and stored overnight in walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler: house made tomato sauce (46F - Cold Holding) As per operator, prepared yesterday and stored overnight in walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Quaternary 400+ppm). Operator manually corrected to Quaternary 200ppm.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At walk in cooler: Milk opened 2 days prior not date marked. Operator date marked.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At walk in cooler: pico de gallo (46F at 2:30pm; 46F at 3:14pm- Ambient Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 5 mins. At current rate of cooling, item will not cool to 41F in a total of 4 hours. Item stored in tightly covered container, in large quantity. Operator uncovered and moved to quick chill.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chorizo cooked 2 days prior not date marked. Operator date marked.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator primed; dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm)
Mar 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Black refrigerator unit
Mar 26, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over pico in walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fish (48F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (48F - Cold Holding); chorizo (48F - Cold Holding); shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); reach in cooler at end of cook line. Not prepped or portioned. In unit less than. Four hours. Moved to walk in cooler.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened Sunday 3/24
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Black refrigerator unit
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados contain stickers
Stored food not covered. Nacho chips in back storage
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked rice (47F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit since 12/10. Rice in large container covered. Food did not reach 41F within 6 hours.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked rice (47F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit since 12/10. Rice in large container covered. Food did not reach 41F within 6 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); in flip top cooler on cook one. Not prepped or portioned. In unit less than four hours. Removed and placed in bottom of cooler.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary
Stored food not covered. Desserts in freezer chest
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